Outer Socket and Inner Socket

Check the following items and replace the component if outside specification:

BALL JOINT SWINGING FORCE

1. Hook a Tool at the point shown and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the Tool reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket (1) and inner socket (2) if they are outside the standard.

   Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Tool number

   :- (J-44372)

   Measuring point of outer socket (1)	: Ball stud upper side (A)
   Measuring point of inner socket (2)	: Point (B)

   Swinging force

   : Refer to Ball Joint Swing Force .

   BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

2. Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to ball stud. Using a dial gauge, measure amount of stud movement and make sure that the value is within the following specified range. Replace outer socket (1) and inner socket (2) if the measured value is outside the standard.

   Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Axial end play

   : Refer to Ball Joint Axial End Play .